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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
7
The Fowler Republican says residents of Benton County and Fountain County will watch Prosecutor Wyand and the grand jury. Wyand is willing to be watched and will perform his duty. Many witnesses are summoned to testify on possible law violations before the jury.
Mr Herzog of the Leader announces Mr Fowler as the new head of the dress goods and silk departments. Fowler is described as an excellent manager and salesman with strong knowledge of the business. He will assume charge next Monday and is expected to revitalize the departments and offer the latest and best goods at low rates.
The Attica squad secured victory in the Covington venue delivering their second win of the three match series against Danville Bowlers with two straight wins after yesterday's play.
Physicians misread symptoms as other illnesses before recognizing kidney disorder. Advert says Foley's Kidney Cure restores health when other medicines fail and warns against substitutes. Geo I Cook endorses the remedy.
The Mexican War Veterans of the state will hold a meeting in the agricultural rooms of the state house on February 2 1901 at 10 30 a m After organization a free dinner will be served to all attendees A general invitation is extended for all to attend Banner salve is advertised as a remedy for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin by Geo D Cook.
Fraternal notes report plans for Knights of Pyrhias building a two story brick on Main street in spring. Lafayette Elks set to dedicate a new home with district deputy Urbans officiating. wives and daughters invited. Red Men of Danville to attend ball Feb 14 in the city. Court of Honor at West Lebanon adds nineteen members. next meeting Feb 12 will initiate seventy. Eastern Stars Attica initiate new members with grand banquet. Mrs. Stewart attends. G A R supper delayed due to sickness in W R C. Rathbone Sisters host old fashioned spelling school Feb 18 at Pythian hall. prizes for best speller. admission ten cents.
Monday voucher day drew soldiers and locals alike as A W Banks resigned as Foster camp clerk with C A Correll elected in his place. Community life centers on tavern commerce, fox hunting, cordwood trips, and social gatherings from masques to rag sewing parties, with illness and revival meetings shaping weekly rhythms.
David Tolbert and O A Johnson are on the sick list. Mrs C B Wagoner leaves for West Point after the death of her uncle. Charlie Oliphant is ill with heart trouble. Mrs Milton Wright and daughter Eva Truman visited friends in Covington. William White shopped in Covington for reading matter. Grace Mitchell shows improvement after a severe cold. Mrs W Groves hosted a dinner for friends. Mrs J C Ballao suffers a bad cold. Geo Lone visited Al Banks. The death of Chas Morgan's young son near Gessie is recorded with sorrow.
A collection of notices from The Leader includes advertisements by M Boord and others and testimonials from Mrs. John Wollet of Jefferson Wisconsin claiming Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine cured her heart and nervous troubles. It also notes Rev C Body recovering from a serious condition at his home in St Paris Ohio after using Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills.
Wallace Bennett writes of a severe incident while coupling railroad cars in Kansas. He suffered multiple injuries including broken legs an arm a shoulder five ribs and was treated at a hospital in Iola on January 27 he fears lifelong disability. A dramatic side note recalls a Kansas City woman claiming him as her husband while he was near death, then proving mistaken.
A savvy shopper is urged to review Republican columns for bargains and identify progressive dealers who advertise. The note claims advertisers get stock at bottom figures and can offer lower rates. It advises patrons in Covington to favor hustling local merchants and mentions D H Smith's barn in Veedersburg for rides at reasonable prices.
The first class of Covington High School, four graduates, received diplomas in a ceremony at the new Presbyterian church. Guy Hart spoke on The Psychology of Athletics and Nina Savage on The Realistic Tendency of Literature. Claude Livingstone’s surprise address earned a gold watch from grateful townsfolk.
An early morning fire gutted the southwest of the jail residence of Mrs. Margaret Shuler when a defective kitchen flue caused a blaze at about 5 30. Firefighters arrived as the house was ruined with Mrs. Shuler rescued to Lem Howell's home. Most furniture saved though damaged by handling. An insurance of five hundred dollars covers the dwelling and contents. Nearby home of James Noble reportedly burned earlier in the week but was controlled. Citizens urged to check flues against cold weather risk.
Last Sunday evening two girls in central city dressed as boys staged a kitchen window performance. A Republican reporter observed from outside with a raised curtain giving a view of the scene. He noted one wore corduroy trousers and performed well under the circumstances.
The third Covington Lecture Course will be held at the new Presbyterian church next Friday evening February 15. Col George W Bain will lecture on The New Woman and the Old Man. Bain is a proven lecturer and a Dunville Chatauqua veteran. The public is urged to attend to support the course and the student-guaranteed expenses, as only one more lecture remains after this. Mrs E P Green has recovered from grip by Miles Pain Pills in Caraserage New York.
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